The world’s largest rubbish tip is being transformed into a public park

Donoghue calls the park a 'shining example of how restoring habitats can benefit wildlife in urban areas'. — Photos: CHRISTINA HORSTEN/dpa

THE park and one-time landfill site still is not particularly inviting – but it is restoring habitats to help people and wildlife alike in New York City.

So far, Freshkills Park is barely ready for visitors, with few signposts dotted about. And it is a long trek from Manhattan by public transport.